Legal
December 7, 2021
MGCB: Consumers Using Unregulated Operators Face Risks
In a statement on Monday, the gambling regulator in Michigan warned residents of the state that placing bets or gambling via unregulated, black market operators hides unexpected dangers. Using Unregulated Operators May Result in Identity Theft Michigan Gaming Control Board’s (MGCB) executive director, Henry Williams, said in a statement earlier this week that residents who […]
Sports
December 7, 2021
NASCAR Committed to Maintaining Responsible Sports Betting in 2022
NASCAR is revving up its commitment to responsible gambling with the 2022 Cup Series, joining the likes of DraftKings and BetMGM, who have signed notable drivers from the sport as their brand ambassadors. NASCAR Committed to Responsible Gambling The sports betting giants added Bubba Wallace and Richard Childress Racing, respectively, as their representatives in motorsports, looking to […]
Sports
December 7, 2021
ITIA Suspends Mexican Tennis Player over Match-Fixing
The International Tennis Integrity Agency (ITIA) has found the player and coach Mauricio Astorga in breach of the organization’s guidance on sports integrity policies. Astorga has helped fix at least one game, benefiting from those by receiving remuneration to influence a particular aspect of the game(s). ITIA Issues Three-year Ban to Player for Fixing Games […]
Sports
December 7, 2021
STS Holding SA Launches Investment Arm with IPO Proceeds
If it’s good enough for FanDuel and DraftKings, it’s probably good for the rest of the sports betting elite. This is the logic that partly motivates the Juroszek family, owners of Poland’s sports gambling mastodon – STS Holding SA – which raised $266 million through an initial public offering (IPO) to diversify its portfolio. The […]
Business
December 7, 2021
CDI Sale of TwinSpires May Already Have a Target
Last week, rumors surfaced that Churchill Downs was considering selling its TwinSpires Racing division. One market observer believes that a familiar name could make a bid. Brian Lichtor, a Roundhill Investments analyst, believes it is likely that TwinSpires will mention Fanatics as a potential suitor. He cites Fanatics’ well-known wagering ambitions. Fanatics Looks For Larger […]
Industry
December 7, 2021
SBC North America Awards Highlight Rapid Evolution of Gaming
DraftKings and BetMGM were among the major winners of the SBC Awards North America 2021 ceremony, which took place in New York City. IGT PlaySports and Scientific Games were also recognized for their activity. The First SBC North America Awards The Edison Ballroom hosted the inaugural edition of the awards, which saw more than 400 […]
Sports
December 7, 2021
Casumo Group Collaborates With Reading FC to Support the Rainbow Laces
Maltese online casino and sportsbook services company Casumo Group and the British EFL soccer team Reading FC have joined hands to show support of the LGBTQ+ through the Rainbow Laces inclusivity campaign. Casumo and Reading FC Once Again Support the LGBTQ+ The collaboration will see Casumo show its devotion to the initiative through a change of its logo, switching its usual […]
Sports
December 7, 2021
Steelers vs Vikings NFL Week 14 Odds, Time, and Prediction
The Pittsburgh Steelers are coming to US Bank Stadium on Thursday night with their heads held high. The reason? They beat the favored Baltimore Ravens last week. The Steelers’ TNF rivals, the Minnesota Vikings, probably don’t feel very good about themselves right now. It’s because, on Sunday, they lost to the NFL’s worst team, the […]
Sports
December 6, 2021
FanDuel to Honor ‘American Underdog’ at FanFest Live Event
FanDuel, Flutter Entertainment’s US daily fantasy and sportsbook brand, announced its FanFest celebration on Saturday, December 11 at WestWorld in Scottsdale, Arizona will be presented by Lionsgate’s American Underdog movie. Honoring ‘American Underdog’ The FanFest live event honoring the upcoming motion picture American Underdog as part of the collaboration between FanDuel and Lionsgate will feature […]
Industry
December 6, 2021
Ukraine’s Vote on Gambling Law Amendments Delayed Again
A bill that seeks to implement changes to the provision of national gambling law in Ukraine was put aside by the national legislature implying further delays to the legal process. Vote Did Not Go Ahead Bill 2713-D that also has provisions for Tax Code amendments was on the Parliament’s agenda for voting on Friday, December […]